Risk factors for foot ulceration in adults with end-stage renal disease on dialysis: a prospective observational cohort study.

Michelle R KaminskiKatrina A LambertAnita RaspovicLawrence P McMahonBircan ErbasPeter F MountPeter G KerrKarl B Landorf

Published in: BMC nephrology (2019)

Neuropathy and previous ulceration are major risk factors for foot ulceration in dialysis patients. Risk factors differ between those with and without prior ulceration. The risk factors identified will help to reduce the incidence of ulceration and its associated complications.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported